trade deficit

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Australia recorded a goods trade deficit in March, defying expectations for a surplus.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

He later told reporters that 29 million jobs were "at very high risk in the coming months due to the trade deficit", citing the European Central Bank.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Kenya Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said at a Nairobi business forum in March that the zero-tariff agreement gives Kenya an opportunity to reduce its trade deficit with China, which stands at some $4 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The US trade deficit grew slightly less than expected in March, government data showed Tuesday, as spending linked to the artificial intelligence buildout boosted imports.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The economy   faces serious long-term problems: high but declining interest rates,   increased foreign competition, exchange rate instability, a sizable   merchandise trade deficit, large-scale unemployment and   underemployment, and a debt-to-GDP ratio of 135%.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency